At what age can laser freckle removal be used?

Many people are prone to spots on their skin. Whether they are congenital or acquired, they affect personal appearance. Spots are melanin in the skin caused by abnormalities in the subcutaneous tissue. However, with the advancement of modern medical science, spots can also be treated. There are professional treatment methods based on the skin properties of different human bodies. Laser freckle removal is a common one, but laser also has certain side effects. So at what age can laser freckle removal be used?

There is no fixed age requirement, but 18 years and above is generally considered appropriate. At the same time, the following groups are not suitable for laser freckle removal: pregnant women. Because the treatment involves varying degrees of pain, theoretically, it is impossible to completely rule out the potential impact on fetal development. People who are allergic to photosensitivity or have used photosensitizing drugs (retinoids, tetracycline, etc.). People with hypertension and diabetes. People who take certain psychotropic drugs for a long time. Those taking anti-inflammatory drugs or antihypertensive drugs. Those who have been exposed to the sun within 2 weeks. People with inflammation on the face. It is not recommended for people with facial melasma. Systemic use of tretinoin (at least 2 months after stopping use) Such patients may have a temporary impairment of the underlying skin repair function.

Generally speaking, laser freckle removal does not have too many side effects, and it can also get rid of the trouble of freckles earlier. It is better to wait until adulthood for laser treatment to be safer. During the laser freckle removal treatment, the patient may feel a pricking sensation, but most people can tolerate it and do not need to use anesthetic drugs. Depending on the different conditions of the patients, the treatment time of laser freckle removal ranges from a few minutes to dozens of minutes each time. Generally, the skin can return to normal within 7 to 10 days and will not affect normal life. After each treatment, the skin has to go through a natural absorption and metabolism process, so the interval between treatments is generally 2 to 3 months. Depending on the size, number and depth of the lesions, one or two treatments may be enough to achieve the desired effect, while others may require more treatments to resolve.

After laser freckle removal, people should also pay attention to the following matters: 1. After laser freckle removal, it is normal to have redness and swelling because the skin is exposed to energy, and sometimes there will be some slight bleeding, but it will subside quickly.

2. The wound surface will gradually form a scab, which will fall off naturally in about a week and will turn pink. During this process, be sure to keep it clean and avoid exposure to sunlight.

3. If the pigmentation has not completely disappeared, the next treatment can be carried out in about 2 months.